Pia's Journal

Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra-virgin olive oil is one of the most popular cooking oils used today, but its advantages go far beyond the table. Not only does EVOO have a delicious and complex...

Read more
La Befana

Today, January 5th, children all over Italy are impatiently anticipating the arrival of La Befana.  In Italian folklore, La Befana is a witch-like character who visits the homes of children...

Read more
Next Level Stuffed Shells

Elevate your stuffed shells to new heights with some of Italy’s most beautiful foods: 🐚 The Gnocca is a traditional Neapolitan pasta resembling an elegant, ridged shell, perfect for stuffing...

Read more
The Perfect Stocking Stuffers

As the holiday spirit fills the air, it's time to bring joy to every food lover on your list with the perfect stocking stuffers. From miniature ceramics to truffle-infused chocolates,...

Read more
Elevate your appetizer with a carefully curated cheese board

A thoughtfully prepared cheese board is the perfect prelude to a festive meal. The magic lies in the art of pairing diverse flavors and textures, creating a symphony for your...

Read more
It’s Panettone Time

✨ It's the moment you've been eagerly awaiting: Our delicious panettone collection for 2023 is here, and it's ready to find its way to your doorstep. 🎁 Pasticceria Filippi's panettone...

Read more
🎁 The Perfect Gift Awaits!

We're so excited to share our new collaboration with Bonnie + Bud, a woman-owned, Charlotte-based gifting business known for their thoughtfully curated and inspired gift boxes. Together, we bring you their...

Read more
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Late summer and early fall marks harvest time for our balsamic vinegar producers in Modena. Acetaia Leonardi has been producing balsamic vinegar since the mid-1800s. They source all their grapes...

Read more
Celebrate 10 years with us on 10/10!

It's hard to believe that it's been a whole decade since we embarked on this incredible journey of bringing you Italy's most beautiful foods, but here we are: Zia Pia...

Read more